Holy Family Catholic Primary School
About Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School in Bassetlaw is a school that local parents clearly want to get into. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 45 applications for just 23 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.96. Of those 45 applications, 21 were first-preference choices, and 21 of those first-preference families were offered a place. This level of demand suggests a strong local reputation, and it’s worth noting that the school has nursery provision for children from age three, which may help families get a foot in the door. The headteacher is Alexia Fox, and the school is a Roman Catholic state primary for mixed genders aged 3 to 11. With 214 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210, the school is effectively full, and 30.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is above the national average.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Jun 2022Source: Ofsted, 18 Jul 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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